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Marine Data Framework Webinar

OceanWise will be running a free webinar for all members of the GIS Marine Data Framework from the Scottish Government. Members will all be contacted by Scottish Government and invited to attend. This webinar will include an introduction to the framework, case studies and an overview of the marine mapping products included in the agreement. […]

We are delighted to have made a donation to Project Seagrass

Following our recent Customer Research Survey during which we committed to donating £5 for every completed survey, we are delighted to have finished the project AND made a considerable donation to Project Seagrass. The money OceanWise donate will go towards helping Project Seagrass achieve their mission to secure the future for seagrass globally as well […]

Sennen Tech sign up as OceanWise Partner

OceanWise signs up new partner Sennen Tech. Sennen Tech develops software applications for the renewables market. As part of the Offshore Wind “work management tool”, OceanWise’s “ENC WMS” forms a key part of the Sennen system, allowing clients to monitor offshore operations effectively. This is useful for the Marine Coordinators as within our system they […]

Marine Monitoring – The Bigger Picture

Our Amy Thompson has recently written a fantastic piece for Green Port’s Autumn Magazine -titled “Marine Monitoring – The Big Picture” in which she discusses the demand for environmental data and how it is evolving. It includes advice on choosing the best system and considerations around how to handle and manage your data. Read Amy’s […]

New Partner Announced

We are delighted to be working with a new partner Continuum Industries who will be embedding our vector marine map “Marine Themes” into their Optioneer product which “lets project teams automate the existing optioneering process, efficiently capture a high level of geospatial and engineering detail and iterate through thousands of design options to find the […]

OceanWise’s response to UKHO phasing out Paper Charts

The UK Hydrographic Office has announced the phased withdrawal of its paper charts to conclude in late 2026. This withdrawal includes digital facsimiles of its paper charts known as raster charts. As a consequence of this announcement, OceanWise is urgently considering how best to support users that use its Raster Charts and Raster Charts XL […]

Environmental Monitoring at the Port of Tyne

OceanWise are proud to announce a recent contract win with the Port of Tyne to provide an environmental monitoring solution to support operational decision making across the Port’s jurisdiction. The project involves installation of new monitoring equipment as well as integration with a suit of existing sensors to deliver ongoing, accurate and reliable, real-time tide […]

OceanWise Summer BBQ

The OceanWise staff and their families all got together for a summer BBQ down in the stunning countryside of Hayling Island last week. Thank you to everyone who came and joined in, to the excellent cooks who created a feast and also to Ralph and his family for hosting. We all had a wonderful time […]

Marine data: costs and benefits

In reviewing a report from the Marine Environmental Data and Information Network (MEDIN), Dr Mike Osborne explains why it’s never been so important to understand and manage your data. Data is fundamental, and how we organise, store, manage and maintain it has a direct impact on how we go about our day-to- day lives and […]

OceanWise to Donate to Project Seagrass

OceanWise are undertaking a Customer Research Survey to evaluate our customer’s perception of us regarding our strengths and weaknesses, and to gain an understanding of their key challenges. The responses from the survey will be used to inform business planning for the year ahead as well help us to build better processes, deliver improved projects, […]